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Muddy Water Watch Training
CRF offered a one-month class on how ordinary residents can help enforce the erosion and sedimentation control laws. The first class began at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9, 2008, at the Sherrills Ford Volunteer Firehouse. Additional trainings will be offered. Please keep an eye on this webpage to remain alert of future trainings.
What is Muddy Water Watch (MWW)?
MWW is a state-wide initiative to reduce stormwater runoff from construction sites by providing training workshops and materials developed specifically for volunteers on the NC Sedimentation Pollution Control Act of 1973 and the NC NPDES General Permit for construction stormwater runoff. Over the course of this two year project, trained volunteers will be able to properly identify sedimentation and erosion violations from active construction sites, as well as poorly maintained Best Management Practices (BMP’s)
Who is involved in MWW?
In North Carolina, MWW is sponsored by the 7 North Carolina Riverkeepers®, including the Catawba Riverkeeper®. We also are partnering with Southern Environmental Law Center, Conservation Council of NC and other water shed groups across the state to help stem the tide of sediment— NC’s #1 water pollution problem—from further impacting our rivers, streams and drinking water supplies. Volunteers from all over the state will be trained by the Riverkeeper in their watershed to help improve compliance with the NC Sedimentation Pollution Control Act.
How can you help?
MWW organizers are looking for volunteers.
No previous knowledge of erosion and sedimentation is needed, just a motivation to learn. We are looking for people to:
-monitor construction sites and take pictures of potential violations
-document and report streams, creeks, and other waterways that are polluted with excessive sediment
-learn how to use several data storage websites
-take aerial photographs after heavy rainfalls
-MUCH MORE!
MWW Training in the Catawba Basin
The Catawba Riverkeeper® Foundation will announce new training sessions in the Charlotte Area very soon. The complete MWW training consists of 4 training sessions and at least one inspection of a construction site.
How do I learn more about MWW?
For additional information, please contact Rick Gaskins (rick@catawbariverkeeper.org) or David Merryman (david@catawbariverkeeper.org) at the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation (704-679-9494).
To learn even more about MWW, visit www.muddywaterwatch.org. Here, you will find additional descriptions, contact information, training dates at other locations, training materials, and much more.
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